Manufacturing Controls Engineering Lead
Core
Lead a team of Controls Engineers to develop, implement, and troubleshoot industrial controls systems for GM Bedford's casting operations, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and equipment reliability.
Role type
Senior IC Manufacturing Controls Engineering Lead
Builds
Industrial controls systems for die-casting, machining, melting, and material handling operations
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC and HMI programming, industrial networking, controls system troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, project planning and execution, hardware design review, statistical problem-solving, team leadership
Preferred skills
Robotics integration, equipment commissioning, Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, industrial Ethernet, machine vision, supplier management
Technologies
PLC, HMI, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, industrial Ethernet, machine vision
Responsibilities
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for controls issues; guide hardware designs, software changes, and commissioning; develop project scopes, schedules, and business cases; support plant digital initiatives via PLC configuration and data validation; lead a team of controls engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership